English to Maori Meaning of dent - poka

Dent :
poka

poka, rihi, ana, Koinei

rua, poka, rihi, whao, ana

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Definitions of dent in English
Noun(1) an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening(2) a depression scratched or carved into a surface(3) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow
Verb(1) make a depression into
Examples of dent in English
(1) A signature-revocation effort by opponents made a dent in the final tally but was not enough to keep the initiative off the ballot.(2) The black paintwork of this car was in very good condition, the only marks being a small scuff on the rear bumper plus a slight dent on the off side rear wheel arch.(3) She may have made a dent in the male dominance of society but it was someone else who truly levelled the playing field.(4) there was a hideous dent in the front passenger door(5) Alec was definitely sure of that-he saw a small dent in the front left bumper.(6) Certainly reason for concern, but money laundering legislation has not made a dent in the criminal drug activities.(7) All she saw was his armor with a slight dent in it.(8) They have been tearing away at the rubble for a week now, and more than 10,000 tonnes has been removed, But it has hardly made a dent in the mountain.(9) There was a slight dent in the sheets next to me, and I knew that Charles had been sleeping there last night.(10) Making an effective dent in energy costs requires a deeper understanding of energy than just how much electricity facilities use.(11) Also looking wistfully at the three library books I must return tomorrow; I've had them for six weeks, but have scarce made a dent in them, such is my perdition.(12) he has barely made a dent in the poverty rate(13) My unprofessional opinion of these techniques of harvesting the eels is that it has made a dent in the eel population.(14) The walls were still bare and there were plenty of unopened boxes, but she had made a dent in the unpacking and the place was starting to look inhabited.(15) a dent in profits(16) Wellstone's negatives are already high, and political ads aren't likely to dent his solid base of support.
Related Phrases of dent
(1) dent ::
poka
Synonyms
Noun
1. indentation ::
nukuhanga
2. reduction ::
whakaiti
3. prick ::
hukihuki
4. nick ::
Nick
Verb
5. indent ::
nuku
6. diminish ::
e kaiponuhia
Antonyms
1. aggrandize ::
aggrandize
2. amplify ::
ia faananea
3. augment ::
whakanui
4. boost ::
whakanui
5. enlarge ::
te whakanui
6. escalate ::
nui haere
7. expand ::
whakawhānui
8. increase ::
ake i
9. raise ::
whakaara
Different Forms
dent, dented, dentine, denting, dents
Word Example from TV Shows
We're about to put a big dent in the cartel. Right, Vanco?

We're about to put a big DENT in the cartel. Right, Vanco?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 7

Look at that. That's a dent.

Look at that. That's a DENT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 20

You can still feel the dent.

You can still feel the DENT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 19

It's right next to the hockey-puck dent.

It's right next to the hockey-puck DENT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 19

I mean, that should put a dent in it, anyway.

I mean, that should put a DENT in it, anyway.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 1

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